"Mu Qing!
Wait for me … "
Lin Xiao chased after Mu Qing for a long time before he finally caught up with Mu Qing. He grabbed her wrist and frowned, "Let me explain!"
"No need to explain!"
Mu Qing's eyes were redder than before. Even her voice sounded like she was about to cry, "I think you're just toying with me!"
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Hearing Mu Qing's words, Lin Xiao was a little angry, "I've always been sincere to you. Can't you feel it?"
"I …"
Mu Qing was stunned by Lin Xiao's gaze and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Lin Xiao saw this and reached out to Mu Qing's hand. He carefully explained to her about Daji and Yun Shan 'er. He repeatedly assured her that he was sincere to her. Only then did Mu Qing forgive him.
Back in his room, Lin Xiao drank a large cup of water in one go to make his throat feel better.
It seemed like it wasn't easy to enjoy the blessings of having multiple lovers.
However, Daji and Yun Shan 'er were very understanding. Although Mu Qing was a little impatient, after interacting with them, she found that Daji and Yun Shan' er were good. Therefore, the three women quickly got along well.
Lin Xiao spent a few days in the governor's mansion in Jiangchu County peacefully.
"My lord, your invitation."
Lin Xiao was practicing the Ethereal Cycle technique in his bedroom when Yang Jian's voice came from outside the room. Lin Xiao immediately opened his eyes and said, "Come in."
"Yes."
Yang Jian walked in with the invitation.
Lin Xiao took the invitation and glanced at it. The invitation was made of a rare jade silk paper. The words on it were gilded. It was obvious that this invitation was not light.
He opened the invitation and saw the words "Genius Battle Invitation" written on it.
Genius Battle?
Having been in Bei Wu Nation for more than half a year, Lin Xiao had heard of the Bei Wu Nation's Genius Ranking Battle that was held once every forty years.
Only those below 60 years old were allowed to participate in the Genius Ranking Battle.
Sixty years old, in the 21st century, was a proper old man. But for a cultivator, sixty years old was still very young.
Therefore, the Genius Ranking Battle was also known as the Prodigy Competition.
Only true prodigies were qualified to receive invitations. In Jiangchu County, only the top ten on the Heavenly Hero Ranking could receive invitations.
However, the top ten didn't only refer to the current top ten. Instead, it referred to those who had entered the top ten of the Heavenly Hero Rankings in the past 40 years.
As for those geniuses who hadn't entered the top ten of the Heavenly Hero Rankings but wanted to participate in the Genius Ranking Battle, the only way was to participate in the 10,000 people battle with the other geniuses in the entire Northern Martial Kingdom who hadn't received an invitation and fight for the 100 invitation letters.
Therefore, even if they did not receive an invitation letter, a genius who stood out in the 10,000 people battle was not to be underestimated.
Due to the Battle of Ten Thousand Contestants, the Battle of Ten Thousand Contestants still required a full month of preparation and selection.
Within this month, he had to increase his cultivation as quickly as possible!
"Alright, I got it."
Lin Xiao put down the invitation card. The corners of his lips curled up into a smile as his eyes sparkled.
He had to get first place in this Genius Ranking Battle!
The Genius Ranking Battle that was held once every 40 years was a grand event in the Northern Martial Kingdom. The first place would be rewarded handsomely!
In addition to the generous rewards, the first place would have the opportunity to come into contact with the ruling class of the Northern Martial Kingdom.
Lin Xiao had always kept the main mission of conquering the Northern Martial Kingdom in mind. Now that he had conquered Jiangchu County, conquering the Northern Martial Kingdom wouldn't be a difficult task!
At this moment, there was a commotion outside the County Governor's Mansion. Lin Xiao couldn't help but frown. He said to Yang Jian, "Come with me to take a look."
Although the County Governor's Mansion was still the Chu Mansion, he was now the County Governor of Jiangchu County. If someone came to the County Governor's Mansion to cause trouble, he couldn't just stand by and watch.
"County Governor Lin!"
When Lin Xiao went out, he bumped into a guard who was stumbling in to report. When he saw Lin Xiao, the guard seemed to have found his backbone. He panted heavily and said, "Guang … Guang 'an County's envoy is … is here …"
Guang 'an County!
Hearing these three words, Lin Xiao's eyes flashed with a cold light.
He couldn't forget how Chu Tiannan had been poisoned. He had yet to settle this score with the people of Guang 'an County. Guang' an County actually dared to send an envoy over?
At this thought, Lin Xiao narrowed his eyes and squeezed out two words from between his teeth, "Where is he?"
"Just … Just outside the mansion … He also said … He also said …"
The guard looked at Lin Xiao. His voice was getting softer and softer, as if he found it hard to speak.
Lin Xiao's frown deepened. He asked coldly, "What else did he say?"
"He also said … that the people of Jiangchu County are all useless. Even the city walls have been destroyed. If we can't manage it well, why not … why not give Jiangchu County to Guang 'an County …"
The guard looked at Lin Xiao and stammered. At the same time, he clenched his fists and said indignantly, "County Governor Lin, the people of Guang 'an County have gone too far!"
"Ha …"
Lin Xiao's eyes were filled with murderous intent. He curled his lips into a cold smile and said nonchalantly, "Maybe they are tired of living!"
With that, Lin Xiao walked quickly to the front of the County Governor's Mansion.
When Lin Xiao reached the door, Chu Tiannan was already standing in front of the County Governor's Mansion. A skinny man with triangular eyes was standing in front of him. He looked at Chu Tiannan arrogantly and said, "I am Luo Wu. I am here to visit County Governor Chu on the orders of my Lord."
Although he said he was here to visit, Luo Wu's words and actions were not respectful at all. He was very casual, which made one want to beat him up.
Chu Tiannan's expression was ugly.
He was poisoned and injured because of the County Governor of Guang 'an County. Now that he had sent a messenger to visit him, his intentions were clear!
In particular, there were many guards lying in front of Luo Wu. Although they had only fainted, it was enough to infuriate Chu Tiannan.
He stared at Luo Wu and questioned angrily, "What is the meaning of Guang 'an County?"
"Nothing."
Luo Wu said with a fake smile, "My Lord heard that County Governor Chu's injuries were getting better and specially sent me here to check on the situation.
Who knew that your residence didn't seem to welcome me? I accidentally knocked out a few guards, that's all! "
"Accidentally?"
When Chu Tiannan heard this, the anger in his eyes seemed to be about to shoot out. "If it was just an accident, how could they be injured to this extent?"
"I'm not too sure about that."
Luo Wu put on an innocent look and shrugged his shoulders. He continued to mock, "Maybe these guards are too weak?
Speaking of which, if the guards of the County Governor's Mansion are so weak, it is no wonder that the city walls of Jiangchu County were destroyed. "